Engineering Designer II Oil and Gas

Mott MacDonald; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the United States is seeking an experienced pipeline engineer to lead design efforts for gas transmission projects. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, review specifications, and ensure compliance with industry codes while developing HDD designs and supporting calculations.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, effective communication, and proactive project management within a hybrid in-office work model in North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; EIT with PE licensure potential.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline regulatory frameworks (PHMSA, DOT 49 CFR 192).
• Experience with material selection, stress analysis, and applying client specs to designs.
• Understanding of ROW, workspace design, constructability, and geotechnical interfaces.
• Expertise in pipeline design, alignment sheets, crossings, routing, sizing, buoyancy, stress analysis, and hydrostatic testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipeline design and engineering for gas transmission projects.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project success.
• Provide technical recommendations for design, materials, and stress analysis.
• Develop HDD designs and design reports with supporting calculations.
• Review and approve engineering drawings; provide feedback for quality control.
• Review client specifications to pipelines and related infrastructure.
• Verify compliance with API/ASME codes and standards.
• Collaborate with client teams to align project objectives.
• Facilitate external meetings to review progress and manage actions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Team coordination

Pipeline design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

EIT with PE licensure opportunities

Job description

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At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead pipeline design and engineering efforts for gas transmission projects - operates as a project engineer

Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project success

Provide technical recommendations to Engineer's of Record for pipeline design, materials selection and stress analysis

Develop HDD designs and prepare design reports with supporting calculations

Review and approve engineering drawings prepared internally, provide feedback to our drafting team for quality control

Review and apply client specifications to pipelines and related infrastructure

Verify compliance with industry codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME)

Work closely with client team members to maintain alignment on project objectives

Facilitate external meetings with client team members to review our design progress and manage action items

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; EIT with a future PE licensure opportunities

Strong knowledge of pipeline regulatory frameworks (e.g., PHMSA, DOT 49 CFR 192)

Experience with material selection and stress analysis, and application of client specifications to designs

Keen understanding of key pipeline design interfaces: construction inputs (ROW, workspace design, constructability), geotechnical programs and design

Expertise in core pipeline engineering design, alignment sheet development, crossing design, route selection, pipeline sizing, material selection, buoyancy control, stress analysis, and hydrostatic testing

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to technical excellence and innovation

Proactive, results-driven engineer with a passion for pipeline infrastructure

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.